The vibrant Vale community in Aveley has received a 2016 UDIA Western Australian Award for Excellence.

The win in the prestigious master planned development category represents the second UDIA state award for Vale's thriving community.

Stockland WA general manager Col Dutton said he was thrilled the 5000-home community had claimed the top prize.

“Vale is green, it’s natural, it’s unfussy, it has beautiful views, it’s true to the character of the Swan Valley, it’s a close-knit community – and all in one of the fastest-growing corridors in WA. There’s a reason people love to live there.” Mr Dutton said.